Peace Scholars Selected

Jul 10, 2013

peaceNikolaj Hagen ‘15 and Anastasia Young ’14 are representing Concordia in the 2013 Peace Scholars program.

The program runs June 17-Aug. 2 at the University of Oslo’s International Summer School, Norway. Students receive a general introduction to peace and conflict studies, and to the work of peace institutions and organizations in Norway.

Hagen, Osakis, Minn., is majoring in political science and Scandinavian studies. He says this opportunity has given him new perspectives on the peace process and what it means for both sides in a conflict. 

“If nothing else, I’ve learned the value of sitting down with the other side over a cup of coffee,” says Hagen.

This experience has made him excited to live and work abroad in a peacemaking or diplomatic capacity.

Young, Butte, Mont., is majoring in nursing and religion.

“Each day that I am here, my understanding of our diverse world continues to expand and I am able to see the importance of becoming a global citizen,” says Young.

The students were introduced at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, held this past March in Minneapolis. Each year, students from Augsburg, Augustana, Luther, Pacific Lutheran, St. Olaf and Concordia are chosen as peace scholars.

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